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Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,220

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,091

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelV50V50Sonic
Trim2.4iT5RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,490 $28,140 $20,545
Base Invoice $24,936 $26,487 $19,518
Select Package 1,995    
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Stability control 695 695  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Dynamic Trim Package   2,025  
Premium Package   2,195  
Sunroof     850
Select Package 1,715    
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Stability control 597 597  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032    
Dynamic Trim Package   1,741  
Premium Package   1,887  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 5,040 6,065 850
Options (change) 4,332 5,213 748
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $32,225 $34,900 $22,220
Total Invoice $29,963 $32,395 $21,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,993
Model Year200620062015
ModelV50V50Sonic
Trim2.4iT5RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5218hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 1280, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,225$34,900$22,220
Adjustments for Features-945-6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,280$34,205$22,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$29,963$32,395$21,091
Adjustments for Features-879-6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,084$31,750$21,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,666$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620062015
ModelV50V50Sonic
Trim2.4iT5RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125 
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,165$2,915$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-879-6450

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062015
ModelV50Sonic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length177.7 in159.0 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 2.4i

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested105043%
Total Not Requested140057%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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